PSSC complex girder

ABSTRACT

A PSSC complex girder in which a section shape steel structure is formed by combining one or more section shape steel, a tension means for tensioning the section shape steel structure using a tensional member so that the structure has a predetermined camber, and concrete is placed in the inner space portion of the section shape steel structure. The PSSC complex girder can achieve all advantages of both the PSC girder and steel girder, since the camber of the girder can be adjusted by applying it to new bridges and conventional ones before or after construction, deflection of the slab can be easily decreased and no crack caused by flexural deformation is occurred. Also, a strengthening plate for supporting buckling and compression is combined to the section shape steel. In addition, a sheer prevention member and steel reinforcement are combined to the section shape steel and concrete is placed. Accordingly, the section shape steel and concrete are unified, stiffness and strength are improved, and re-tensioning can be performed, thus to ease maintenance and substantially increase the span. Also, vibration range of the structure can be decreased to a large degree, since sectional moment of inertia can be increased by placing the concrete to the section shape steel.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a PSSC complex girder and particularly, to a PSSC complex girder which can achieve all advantages of both prestressed concrete (PSC) girder and steel girder, by forming a section shape steel structure by combining one or more section shape steel, such as I-section shape steel or H-section shape steel vertically or in parallel, combining tensional member for compensating deflection by applying prestress to the section shape steel structure, and placing concrete to an inner space portion of the section shape steel structure in a predetermined shape.

[0003] 2. Description of the Background Art

[0004] Generally, a prestressed concrete beam (hereinafter, as PSC beam) gives a tension to a tensional member using a hydraulic equipment, after laying the tensional member inside the steel reinforcement concrete beam and having both the ends of the tensional member protrude toward outside of both the ends of the beam, and offsets tensile stress occurred in a steel reinforcement concrete beam by operating compression having an eccentric distance along the symmetric axis from both the ends of the beam.

[0005] The tension method is divided into a pre-tension method and post-tension method, according to the settling method of the tensional member.

[0006] By the operation of the tensional member, tensile stress is not occurred or very small amount of tensile stress is occurred on a lower surface of a beam for the PSC beam, and accordingly, no crack is occurred to the beam. Even if tensile stress is occurred on the lower surface of the beam, no crack is occurred if the tensile stress does not surpass flexural tensile strength. Therefore, such PSC beam is more variously applied to civil engineering including bridges than RC is.

[0007] For example, a bridge of short and medium spans is commonly constructed with a PSC beam, long span bridges which have been constructed with steel materials can be constructed with the PSC beam, and in terms of buildings, the PSC beam is used for a built-up structure, shell which requires a large space and the like.

[0008] However, in the conventional PSC beam, there are some limitations such as long span and durability since there has been lithe change in the basic structure while there have been changes of the settlement device and hydraulic equipment.

[0009] On the other hand, in case that strength of the conventional bridges constructed by using girders is degraded, construction method for repairing and strengthening which strengthens the PSC beam by using a hydraulic equipment, after fixing brackets to both ends of the PSC beam, and fixing both ends of tensional member to the brackets by using settlement member, is used.

[0010] However, such construction method has problems in management, for example, because the conventional bridge is reinforced when the strength of the conventional bridge is degraded.

[0011] Also, the conventional construction method had disadvantages that corrosion is occurred on the lower surface and the span length becomes short since tensile cracks of concrete is occurred in the lower flange by partial prestressing.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a PSSC complex girder, which can have a longer span than PSC beam and increase durability by forming a section shape steel structure by combining one or more section shape steel, such as I-section shape steel or H-section shape steel vertically or in parallel, combining tensional member for compensating deflection by applying prestress to the section shape steel structure, and placing concrete to an inner space portion of the section shape steel structure in a predetermined shape.

[0013] To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the present invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, the there is provided a PSSC complex girder, wherein a section shape steel structure is formed by combining one or more section shape steel, a tension means for tensioning the section shape steel structure using the tensional member so that the structure has a predetermined camber, and concrete is placed in the inner space portion of the section shape steel structure.

[0014] In the section shape steel structure, a section shape steel assembly which is formed in a box shape by overlapping and welding a section shape steel or a both side members which are welded by overlapping the section shape steel upwards and downwards, to the left and right sides. Besides, various types can be compounded and used.

[0015] In the embodiment of the present invention, a box type section shape steel assembly that is formed by welding a section shape steel to both sides or by welding both the side members which are combined with a plurality of section shape steel by bolt connection to both sides, is used.

[0016] At both the end portions of the section shape steel manufacture, a settlement fixing plate is fixed by placing a strengthening plate. Both the end portions of the tensional member are fixed by the settlement member by being inserted to be protruded toward the outside of the holes which are respectively formed in one or more lines on both the side fixing plates. Inside the respective section shape steel of both sides, strengthening plates for preventing buckling among the web and upper and lower flanges are respectively combined. A plurality of sheer prevention members are combined to the inside of the web, steel reinforcement is arranged in the inner space portion of both the steel girders, and concrete is placed.

[0017] For the tensional member, for instance, a conventional type that a steel strand is inserted in a sheath pipe is used, and a conventional hydraulic jack can be used for the tension device. In addition, concrete can be placed in the whole inner space portion of the section shape steel structure or can be partly placed.

[0018] The foregoing and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0020] In the drawings:

[0021] FIGS. 1 to 5B show a complex girder in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention:

[0022]FIG. 1 is an unfolded perspective view showing the complex girder;

[0023]FIG. 2 is a partial plan view showing the complex girder;

[0024]FIG. 3 is a partially-sectional side view showing the complex girder;

[0025]FIG. 4 is a partial front view showing the complex girder; and

[0026]FIGS. 5A and 5B are partially-sectional perspective views showing a changed shape of the complex girder by applying prestress to the complex girder to have camber,

[0027] FIGS. 6 to 9 show a complex girder in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention:

[0028]FIG. 6 is an unfolded perspective view showing the complex girder;

[0029]FIG. 7 is a partial plan view showing the complex girder;

[0030]FIG. 8 is a partially-sectional perspective view showing the complex girder; and

[0031]FIG. 9 is a partially-sectional perspective view showing a cambered shape of the complex girder by prestressing,

[0032] FIGS. 10 to 12 are unfolded perspective view, partially-sectional side view showing a complex girder in accordance with the third embodiment of the present invention and a partially-sectional perspective view showing cambered shape respectively, and

[0033] FIGS. 13 to 15 are unfolded perspective view, partially-sectional side view showing a complex girder in accordance with the fourth embodiment of the present invention and a partially-sectional perspective view showing cambered shape respectively.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0034] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0035] FIGS. 1 to 5B show a complex girder in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an unfolded perspective view showing a complex girder, FIG. 2 is a partial plan view showing the complex girder, FIG. 3 is a partially-sectional side view showing the complex girder, FIG. 4 is a partial front view showing the complex girder and FIGS. 5A and 5B are partially-sectional perspective views showing a changed shape of the complex girder by applying prestress to the complex girder to have camber.

[0036] As shown in the drawings, tension means 200 for mounting both end portions of a tensional member 210 in the section shape steel structure 102 made of section shape steel 100, such as I-section shape steel or H-section shape steel and tensioning the end portions of the tensional member 210, is combined to the PSSC complex girder in accordance with the present invention. Concrete 300 is placed into the inner space of the section shape steel structure 102 to form a girder body, thus to be tensioned by the tension means for cambering.

[0037] For the section shape steel structure 102, for instance, a section shape steel assembly 101, which is formed by welding both sides of the section shape steel 100, is used.

[0038] In the tension means 200, settlement fixing plates 221 are respectively fixed to both end portions of the inner surface of each section shape steel 100 which forms the section shape steel structure 102.

[0039] Both the end portions of the tensional member 210 are inserted to be protruded toward the outside of holes, which are respectively formed in a row on both the settlement fixing plates 221 and settled by the settlement member 220. The tensional member 210 is settled and fixed in two rows in both the end portions of the section shape steel assembly 101.

[0040] Also, inside both the section shape steel 100, a strengthening means 400 for preventing buckling are respectively combined among the web 111 and upper and lower flanges 112 and 113. A plurality of sheer prevention members 330 are combined to the inside of respective webs 111, steel reinforcement 310 is arranged in the inner space of both the section shape steel 100 and the concrete 300 is placed.

[0041] In the strengthening means 400, a plurality of strengthening plates 410 are welded at a predetermined interval among the web 111 and upper and lower flanges 112 and 113 inside the section shape steel 100. The steel reinforcements 310 are arranged being inserted in a plurality of holes which are formed in respective strengthening plates 410. The sheer prevention member 330 is inserted into a through hole formed in the upper end portion of the web 111 of the respective section shape steel 100, a nut 331 is welded to the outside and anchorage bolt 332 which is bent in an ‘L’ shape is fixed by screw combining.

[0042] Also, strengthening plates 223 for strengthening are fixed to the inside of the settlement fixing plate 221 which is fixed to both end portions of both the section shape steel 100. Grooves 114 are formed at both the end portions of the web 111 of both the section shape steel 100 so that tensile apparatus, such as hydraulic equipment can be easily installed, if necessary.

[0043] In manufacturing the PSSC complex girder in accordance with the present invention, a plurality of strengthening plates 410 are welded to the inside of the web 111 of the section shape steel 100, such as I-section shape steel or H-section shape steel cut in a predetermined length.

[0044] A plurality of sheets (for instance, three sheets) of strengthening plate 410 are welded to a center portion of the web 111 and nuts 331 are respectively welded to the outside of the plurality of holes which are formed at the upper end portion of the web 111.

[0045] Also, anchorage bolts 332 are combined with the respective nuts 331 and steel reinforcements 310 are respectively inserted and combined through a plurality of holes formed in respective strengthening plates 410.

[0046] The settlement fixing plate 221 and strengthening plate 223 are welded to both the end portions of the web 111, both the end portions of the tensional member 210 are protruded to the outside through holes which are formed in both the settlement fixing plate 221, and a settlement member 220 is combined to the protruded end portion of the tensional member 210.

[0047] As described above, after manufacturing a steel-frame structure which is mainly made of section shape steel 100 and installing the tension means 200, a connecting unit is unified by V-cut welding by combining both the section shape steel 100.

[0048] Then, prestress is applied by using a tensile device, such as a hydraulic equipment and by firstly tensioning the tensional member 210 by needed degree.

[0049] Then, concrete 300 is placed to the injection hole 103 which is formed in the upper flange 112 of both the section shape steel 100 and cured.

[0050] When the concrete 300 is cured, prestress is applied by secondarily tensioning the tensional member 210 by needed amount.

[0051] With the above processes, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, a PSSC complex girder in a curved shape having a predetermined camber (elevation) is obtained. The tensioning process for tensioning the tensional member 210 can be performed by adjusting the amount in the necessary step. After completing manufacturing of the PSSC complex girder, for instance, the amount of tension can be randomly adjusted as needed in the steps of constructing and repairing bridges.

[0052] FIGS. 6 to 9 show a complex girder in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an unfolded perspective view showing the complex girder, FIG. 7 is a partial plan view showing the complex girder, FIG. 8 is a partially-sectional perspective view showing the complex girder, and FIGS. 9a and 9 b are partially-sectional perspective views showing a cambered shape of the complex girder by prestressing.

[0053] In the PSSC complex girder in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention, each settlement fixing plate 222 is fixed to both end portions of the section shape steel assembly 101 and both the end portions of the tensional member 210 is inserted to be protruded to the outer side of holes which are respectively formed in a row in the middle of both the settlement fixing plates 222 and settled by the settlement member 220.

[0054] Accordingly, the tensional members 210 are settled and fixed in two rows in both the end portions of the section shape steel assembly 101. Also, inside both the section shape steel 100, a strengthening means 400 for preventing buckling are respectively combined among the web 111 and the upper and lower flanges 112 and 113. A plurality of sheer prevention members 330 are combined to the inside of respective webs 111, steel reinforcements 310 are arranged to the inner space portion of both the section shape steel 100 and the concrete 300 is placed. Another states are same as in the first embodiment.

[0055] FIGS. 10 to 12 are unfolded perspective view, partially-sectional side view showing a complex girder in accordance with the third embodiment of the present invention and a partially-sectional perspective view showing cambered shape respectively.

[0056] As shown in the drawings, in the PSSC complex girder in accordance with the third embodiment of the present invention, the section shape steel 100 are overlapped upwards and downwards and combined with a plurality of high-tensile bolts by bolt connection 120 using nuts. As the first embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 5, in the side members 110, the tension means 200 is applied in a structure that the tensional member 210 and settlement member 220 are settled and fixed to both the end portions of the section shape steel assembly 101 in two rows. In addition the strengthening means 400 and concrete 300 are combined to both the end portions of the section shape steel assembly 101.

[0057] FIGS. 13 to 15 are respectively an unfolded perspective view, partially-sectional side view showing a complex girder in accordance with the fourth embodiment of the present invention and a partially-sectional perspective view showing cambered shape.

[0058] In the PSSC complex girder in accordance with the fourth embodiment, the section shape steel 100 are overlapped upwards and downwards and combined by bolt connection 120. As in the second embodiment of FIGS. 6 to 9, in the side members 110, the tension means 200 is applied in a structure that the tensional member 210 and settlement member 220 are settled and fixed to both the end portions of the section shape steel assembly 101 in two rows. In addition the strengthening means 400 and concrete 300 are combined to both the end portions of the section shape steel assembly 101.

[0059] As described above, the PSSC complex girder in accordance with the present invention can be used, for example, in case of constructing a new bridge or repairing conventional bridges. The present invention can have a camber by tensioning the tensional member 210 at both end portions of the section shape steel structure 102. Therefore, deflection can be decreased and no crack is occurred as the lower flange receives tensile stress. Also, a strengthening plate 410 for supporting buckling and compression is combined to the section shape steel 100. In addition, the sheer prevention member 330 and steel reinforcement 310 are combined to the section shape steel 100 and concrete 300 is placed. Accordingly, the section shape steel 100 and concrete 300 are unified, stiffness and strength are improved, and re-tensioning can be performed, thus to ease maintenance and substantially increase the span. Also, vibration range of the structure can be decreased to a large degree, since sectional moment of inertia can be increased by placing the concrete to the steel girder 100.

[0060] As described above, manufacturing the PSSC complex girder in accordance with the present invention, size, such as length, width, height and the like, shape, number of the tension means and shape of arrangement can be easily varied according to the need.

[0061] The PSSC complex girder in accordance with the present invention can achieve all advantages of both the PSC girder and steel girder. Since the camber of the girder can be adjusted by applying it to new bridges and conventional ones before or after constructing, deflection of the slab can be easily decreased and no crack caused by flexural deformation is occurred.

[0062] Also, the strengthening plate for supporting buckling and compression is combined to the section shape steel. In addition, the sheer prevention member and steel reinforcement are combined to the section shape steel and concrete is placed. Accordingly, the steel girder and concrete are unified, stiffness and strength are improved, and re-tensioning can be performed, thus to ease maintenance and substantially increase the span. Also, vibration range of the structure can be decreased to a large degree, since sectional moment of inertia can be increased by placing the concrete to the steel girder.

[0063] Also, the tensional member is positioned inside the section shape steel structure and is not exposed. Therefore, an excellent appearance and long space under a bridge can be obtained. Also, damages of strength which is caused by time can be minimized, since the tensional member is installed being laid in concrete.

[0064] As the present invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof, it should also be understood that the above-described embodiments are not limited by any of the details of the foregoing description, unless otherwise specified, but rather should be construed broadly within its spirit and scope as defined in the appended claims, and therefore all changes and modifications that fall within the metes and bounds of the claims, or equivalence of such metes and bounds are therefore intended to be embraced by the appended claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A PSSC complex girder in which a section shape steel structure is formed by combining one or more section shape steel, and a tension means for tensioning the section shape steel structure using a tensional member is combined to the structure so that the structure has a predetermined camber, and concrete is placed in the inner space portion of the section shape steel structure.
 2. The girder of claim 1, wherein the section shape steel structure is a box type section shape steel assembly which is formed by welding a plurality of section shape steel at sides thereof; in the tension means, settlement fixing plates are respectively fixed to both end portions of each section shape steel which forms the section shape steel structure, both the end portions of the tensional member is fixed by settlement member by being inserted to be protruded toward the outside of holes which are respectively formed in one or more lines on both side fixing plates; and in the respective fixing plates steel, strengthening plates for preventing buckling among web and upper and lower flanges are respectively combined and a plurality of sheer prevention members are combined to the inside of the web, steel reinforcement is arranged in the inner space portion of both the steel girders, and concrete is placed. 